Playa Colorado Surf Break

Playa Colorado Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 11.41° N 86.05° W

Issued: 11 pm 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Playa Colorado sea temperature is
28.9° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Playa Colorado surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Colorado surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SW swell with 905 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Colorado this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Colorado over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Colorado in the next 16 days are 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 6th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 6th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 7th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Colorado over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tue
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
2
2
3
2
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
20
0.8
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
449
295
268
452
430
331
322
331
242
217
223
232
155
154
314
371
302
455
450
528
905
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
40
E
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
NE
30
ENE
30
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
20
ENE
30
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
3:39AM2.06m
3:43PM2.28m
4:19AM2.11m
4:22PM2.27m
4:57AM2.15m
5:00PM2.24m
5:34AM2.18m
5:37PM2.18m
6:11AM2.20m
6:16PM2.12m
6:48AM2.22m
6:58PM2.05m
7:30AM2.24m
Low Tide
9:28PM0.34m
9:34AM0.55m
10:06PM0.32m
10:14AM0.55m
10:42PM0.32m
10:54AM0.56m
11:17PM0.34m
11:33AM0.57m
11:51PM0.38m
12:14PM0.59m
00:27AM0.43m
12:57PM0.59m
1:05AM0.47m
1:45PM0.59m
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5:24
5:24
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Temp °C
28
32
32
29
31
32
28
32
31
28
31
32
28
29
29
26
29
30
28
30
32
Feels °C
25
29
30
28
28
29
27
29
29
27
30
31
27
27
27
26
29
31
28
29
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
Energy kJ
449
295
268
452
430
331
322
331
242
217
223
232
138
138
314
371
302
353
450
528
905
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
10
0.5
SW
13
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.5
S
10
0.5
SW
18
0.5
S
10
0.6
SW
21
0.5
S
6
0.8
SW
20
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.5
S
12
Energy kJ
26
28
84
46
49
56
55
51
54
51
17
17
51
154
49
287
20
455
264
257
73
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
13
0.4
S
10
0.2
SSW
21
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
7
0.1
SW
21
0.4
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.5
SW
18
0.5
S
10
0.3
SW
24
0.5
S
10
0.5
SW
21
0.3
S
12
0.5
S
9
0.4
S
9
Energy kJ
42
29
45
3
1
1
18
31
18
155
48
87
48
218
25
39
24
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
4
1
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
4
0.7
ENE
4
0.8
NE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.6
ENE
3
0.5
ENE
3
0.7
ENE
3
0.7
NE
4
0.8
NE
4
1.1
NE
5
1
ENE
4
Energy kJ
26
29
26
16
26
34
16
31
24
11
17
14
14
15
8
7
10
13
17
54
42
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
2
1
3
3
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
3
3
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
56
79
79
79
67
67
56
63
79
79
56
67
33
75
79
39
47
0
67
67
67
Best forecast wave conditions in Tola Province
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Nicaragua
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
8
7
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
6
7
9
7
5
9
9
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Information about the Playa Colorado Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Colorado provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Colorado can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Colorado surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa Colorado) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Colorado may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Tola Province? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa Colorado, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tola Province, consider staying in Rivas which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Other places in and around Tola Province where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Juan del Sur which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Nandaime, Jinotepe and Diriamba.

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